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Investments Surge in Africa's Fintech and SME Innovations

2/3/2025

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Kili Ventures invested $1.5 million in WafR, a Moroccan fintech startup, improving financial access for informal traders.
WafR's technology empowers small merchants, targeting a $16.5 billion market.
Proparco committed $10.4 million to AfricInvest's SME fund, fostering growth in North, East, and West Africa.
The Global Startup Awards selected 15 innovators from eight African countries for global finals.
South Africa is launching a free digital payment platform, backed by a $160 million investment from the African Development Bank.

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Story summary

Kili Ventures invested $1.5 million in WafR, a Moroccan fintech startup, improving financial access for informal traders.
WafR's technology empowers small merchants, targeting a $16.5 billion market.
Proparco committed $10.4 million to AfricInvest's SME fund, fostering growth in North, East, and West Africa.
The Global Startup Awards selected 15 innovators from eight African countries for global finals.
South Africa is launching a free digital payment platform, backed by a $160 million investment from the African Development Bank.